With homeowners becoming more conscious of living a “greener” lifestyle, line voltage and low voltage have become a thing of the past. The same rings true as far as holiday lighting types such as incandescent and CFL’s. LED outdoor lighting of all types is a smarter solution. We would like to take a moment and give you the information you need to make the best choice for your Atlanta-area property. Whether it is traditional outdoor lighting or Christmas outdoor lighting Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Atlanta has you covered.
What Does Low-Voltage Mean?
When it comes to understanding the “lingo” and terminology of outdoor lighting, low voltage is one you will likely hear often. To understand low voltage, it is first necessary to explain its predecessor, line voltage aka high voltage or standard voltage.
Line voltage, standard voltage or high voltage are simply different names for line voltage. This genre of lighting was often used for outdoor security lighting, parking lots or large spotlights to illuminate very large areas of property. This old school lighting was costly to operate, and the bulbs were big and pricey. At this point in time, line voltage has become obsolete. It’s getting harder to find replacements because there are much better lighting options on the market which are more cost-effective. This type of lighting was used heavily in the 1970’s and 1980’s until low voltage outdoor lighting, aka halogen outdoor lighting, options arrived on the scene.
Low voltage outdoor lighting delivers more energy efficiency than line voltage because it utilizes a transformer to step down the power consumption. Instead of 120v, low voltage uses 12-24v of power. Low voltage (halogen) bulbs and fixtures are less costly to purchase; and since you are dealing with lower power you can only use as many fixtures as the total wattage offered by your transformer. So, there are limitations even with low voltage outdoor lighting. The danger of shock is also reduced significantly. Unfortunately, these bulbs don’t last very long and likely require replacement frequently.
Here at Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Atlanta, we recommend replacement or upgrading line and low voltage traditional outdoor lighting systems to efficient LED outdoor lighting. In terms of Christmas lighting, we use LED because it is a greener solution of illumination loaded with benefits compared to other types of holiday lighting.
In the case of low-voltage (halogen), incandescent and CFL lighting, a federal law was passed in 2007 as part of the Independence and Security Act. The first tier of standards took effect between 2012 and 2014 and officially phased out 60-watt incandescent bulbs. The new standards effective in 2023 required everyday light bulbs (called general service lamps) to use 65 percent less energy than traditional incandescent light bulbs, but still deliver the same amount of light. Most halogen products on the market cannot meet that standard. That means there is major shift in progress to LED and a phase out of halogen lighting products.
LED Christmas Lights
With theholiday season nearly upon us, now is the time most people are thinking about Christmas lighting. Outdoor Lighting Perspectives offers a wide range of holiday lighting options as part of our program. This includes but is not limited to; holiday tree lighting, colored holiday lighting, themed holiday lighting and roofline Christmas lights. We even offer lighted LED wreaths and garland to accentuate your design and add charm to your home, hospitality venue or business.
The real game changer when it comes to choosing Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Atlanta to design and install your Christmas lights is that we do it ALL. As part of our holiday lighting program, we consult with you and design a display that fulfills your desires. We then install the display in plenty of time to enjoy the entire holiday season. After the season is over, we promptly schedule a day to take down the display for you and store it for you in our warehouse. It is that easy!
Benefits Of LED Christmas Lighting
Probably the best aspect of our Christmas lighting program in that we use LED which is cleaner, cooler and more economical to operate using much less energy than incandescent or CFL lighting components. LED bulbs come in a wide range of colors and turn “on” immediately with no delay. Being durable, safer and low maintenance in the event of a spent bulb, they are also much safer and easier to dispose of.
We are known for our high-quality and innovative lighting solutions, and our team specializes in holiday lighting installation services. With a dedicated and skilled team of professionals trained in the latest Christmas lighting techniques, we can transform your outdoor space into a winter wonderland.
A new-on-the-scene and trending lighting genre that can be used during the holiday season and beyond is permanent roofline lighting. This lighting style is also known as its trade name, Gemstone roofline lighting. This innovative lighting application allows you to easily adjust your home or business’ aesthetic for any holiday or special occasion. With our permanent LED holiday lights, you won’t have to worry about the hassle of installation or takedown. Plus, the endless color options ensure your property always looks its best for any celebration. And if you want the simple yet traditional warm white lighting you love, simply adjust the light coloring using an easy-to-use app on your phone or tablet.
Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Atlanta designs, installs, and maintains stunning, year-round-use permanent holiday roofline lighting and we are a certified Gemstone roofline lighting installer.
Making A List And Checking It Twice!
Just like Santa is busy making his lists, and checking them twice, we too are taking appointments for our holiday lighting program. Whether it is traditional LED Christmas lighting or dynamic permanent holiday roofline lighting, we would love to hear from you! Contact us today.
